The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available NOW at StudentAid.gov.
Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions as a "last-dollar" program by covering the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied.
For more information, please visit our North Star Promise page
The Minnesota Dream Act is the state's financial aid application for students with undocumented status. Students who plan to attend college during the 2024-2025 school year should complete the 2024-2025 MN Dream Act Application. Like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the application must be completed each academic year that the student is enrolled in college.
Students who complete the MN Dream Act are eligible for state-based financial aid, including the Minnesota State Grant and North Star Promise Scholarship, if they meet state residency requirements. Students can also receive in-state resident tuition rates and privately funded financial aid at Minnesota public colleges and universities. Please visit the MN Dream Act page for more information.
The DCTC Office of Financial Aid is here to make sure that you have access to the funds you need to complete your degree or diploma. We can show you all your options and smooth the way for you to get going with your academic career.
Take a look at the overview of the FAFSA process. The FAFSA can be completed at StudentAid.gov.
The Account User Name & Password (FSA ID) is used to log in to the U.S. Department of Education websites and to electronically sign documents. Review the guide below and create your Account User Name and password today!
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) allows students and parents who filed a U.S. tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete FAFSA and to transfer the data directly into their FAFSA form.
Get more information about the IRS DRT
The Net Price Calculator is a tool for students and parents to use to get an estimate of what it may cost to attend Dakota County Technical College. These costs include not only tuition and fees, but books, transportation and other costs of living while attending college.
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Students with questions regarding financial aid should contact their Academic and Financial Aid Advisor in the Enrollment Services Office.
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